Objective: The purpose of this
course is to examine the history of America from the earliest American
Indians to 1877. It will particularly focus on the formation of
the United States and the development of the political, economic, and
social institutions that shape our nation today. The course will
also investigate Tennessee's role in the formation and development of
the United States.

Evaluation:

1.Most
classwork, homework, and quizzes count as one grade each.2.Notebooks
checks count as four grades each.3.Projects
count as five grades each.4.Tests
count as five grades each.

Extra credit will not
be assigned to improve a grade.

Work is late if it
is not ready to be handed in at the beginning of class (unless
otherwise instructed). Late work will receive a penalty of 5
points per day, and must be submitted within five days of the due
date. Missed tests must be made up within three days of a
student’s return to school. Tests may require a full class period, so
always be present on test days!

Rules:

1.Be in assigned seat when
bell rings.2.Have class materials
ready and personal put away when bell rings.3.Only speak with
permission.4.Be respectful of
others.5.Turn in work on time.6.Keep the room tidy.7.Only leave the room
with a hall pass.8.Quid pro
quo